Statistics

The following statistics show the widespread incidents of racial profiling in Durham's criminal justice system. The cases of the individuals we know about are not isolated incidents, but reflect these systemic patterns of discrimination.

Black suspects are nearly nine times more likely to be incarcerated for criminal conduct than White suspects - the highest racial dis­parity among any of North Carolina’s 100 counties.

Black motorists in Dur­ham County are 162 percent more likely than whites to be searched dur­ing stops for seat belt violations.

Hispanics are 3.8 times more likely to be incarcerated for drug crimes than white residents.

Blacks are 13.6 times more likely to be designated as a habitual felon.

This data comes from a statewide study of racial profiling over the last 10 years, conducted by UNC Professor Frank R. Baumgartner.